Richard F. Thompson

For other people named Richard Thompson, see Richard Thompson (disambiguation).

Richard Frederick Thompson (6 September 1930 – 16 September 2014) was an American behavioral neuroscientist. He was the William M. Keck Professor of Psychology and Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California, with a parallel appointment as professor of neurology. Thompson was known for his groundbreaking work on learning and memory and his work on the cerebellum was seminal in showing its implication in classical conditioning.[1] During his career, he served as editor-in-chief of the scientific journals Physiological Psychology, Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, and Behavioral Neuroscience.[2]

Life and education

Thompson was born in Portland, Oregon and obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology from Reed College and a master's and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[3] Thompson died in Los Angeles, California.

Influence

Thompson published 450 research papers, which, according to the Web of Science, have been cited nearly over 23,000 times, giving him an h-index of 80.[4] In 1967, Thompson also authored Foundations of Physiological Psychology (New York, Harper & Row, ISBN 978-0063565227), which "revolutionized the way that behavioral neuroscience was presented and learned".[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Steinmetz, Joseph E. (January 2015). "Remembering Richard F. Thompson". Observer 28 (1): 29.
  2. ↑ Bell, Susan (20 September 2014). "In memoriam: Richard F. Thompson, 84". USC News. University of Southern California. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Colker, David (28 September 2014). "Richard F. Thompson dies at 84; USC scientist traced physical aspects of memory". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  4. ↑ Web of Science, accessed 30 April 2015


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